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    Gas primer bulb replacement

    I was preparing to put a new primer bulb in my line when I noticed the crimps previously used are not ones I recognize. How do I remove these so I can reuse them?
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    rear brake hung after launching?

    So I am not sure if this just happened after I launched, or if that is when I noticed it. I think my passenger rear brake is hung. It kind of "clunks" when I put it in drive from park or after reverse and the passenger rear side almost feels and looks lower than the rest of the vehicle. Is my...
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    Running finder wires under lip of boat

    I am trying to run my fish finder wire from the back (sensor) of my boat to the front (display). Since I have no floor boards the easiest way seems to be running them under the "lip" of the top of the boat. I have two questions: 1. How do I keep the wire up under the lip (The lip curls under...
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    setup/placement question for trolling motor, battery and finder

    So I am setting up my boat with a trolling motor, depth finder, and battery and have a good idea of placement but wanted to get everyone's feedback. The pic and diagrams below hopefully will help you get an idea of what I am talking about. Are there any problems with having the battery so far...
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    1985 Mercury Outboard 9.8 hp does not have fuel filter?

    I need help either finding my fuel filter, or advise on if I should install one. As mentioned in the title, I have an '85 9.8 hp outboard that is new to me as of last summer. I am doing some winter maintenance and don't see a fuel filter. From the manual I bought online (not great picture...
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    Help accessing SUP-R-LUBE grease port

    I am doing spring maintenance and went to lube my wheels and found what you see below (one pic of each hub). The cover says they are SUP-R-LUBE systems by Tie Down Engineering. I feel certain there is a grease port in there somewhere, I just don't know how to access it and can't find directions...
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    Charging location

    In what may be a series of rookie questions I am starting a new thread on where to charge my battery. You can see my thread on batteries and chargers here if you like: http://forums.iboats.com/electrical-electronics-audio-trolling-motors/first-time-battery-charger-questions-591879.html My...
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    First time Battery and charger questions

    So I just got an Everstart 24DC marine battery (EverStart Group Size 24DC Marine Battery: Automotive : Walmart.com) and a Schumacher XC6 charger (Schumacher XC6 Battery Charger - Walmart.com). Is this a good combo for charging? Also, I have a 12' aluminum V-hull and am going to run my cheap...
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    Baton Rouge fishing spot?

    I am in Baton Rouge for a few days and thought I might get a line wet. Anyone have a recommendation on a close spot for some bass or crappie? No boat. I know I am throwing a bit of a hail mary here as fishing posts don't seem to have a great response time. I guess that's why it's "iboats" not...
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    ''85 9.8 Mercury not engaging in gear

    I have an 85 9.8hp Merc, serial number is A176805. I believe I have the problem mentioned here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=566490 where I have no reverse or neutral. I have only had it on the water a month or so and it has been running so I figured I would not mess with it until...
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    Help! My '85 9.8 Mercury will not turn!

    I am sure there is a simple explanation for this, but I just installed a new wood transom brace for my boat and my motor is now attached but won't turn. It does not even move far enough to go straight, much less turn the other way. Is there some lock I am missing? I have never put it on the...
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    Transom replacement on my 12' Sears tinny

    I am looking to replace the wood transom brace on my boat and would like some help. I have already had a discussion about what type of seal to use that you can see here if interested: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=567885&page=2 So I have some pics below of my boat to give you an...
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    Help with year and manual location for my 9.8 Mercury

    I checked the FAQ links above and Googled it with no success. My serial number is A176805 and there are some pics below. Thanks guys. The first think I want to check is if it runs on straight gas or an oil mix.
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    Will these work to seal my wood transom?

    I have an aluminum boat and am replacing the 14 x14" wood transom brace. I went to the Depot to find some Spar Varnish that everyone here is so big on but could not find any. My question is can I use any or all of these instead? I bought 3/4" exterior grade plywood, although I had to go around...
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    Merc 9.8 no neutral or reverse

    I am looking at a Merc 9.8 with no neutral or reverse. The guy said he put a new prop on it and the two bolts at the bottom had a pin behind them that he could not line up just right which is why it has the problem. Is this accurate and is it an easy fix?
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    What would pull out rivets and is my boat junk?

    So I just bought my first boat on the cheap and have been lurking around here and learning a lot. I have to replace a bunch of rivets that leak or are missing, as well as some steel bolts someone also used on my little aluminum boat. Here is my question, I have a 14 foot jon boat with three...
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